HC Deb 08 February 1971 vol 811 c1W
4. Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage increase in electricity power output there has been since 1965; and what is the percentage increase in the number of men employed.

Sir J. Eden

Between 1965 and 1970 electricity output in Great Britain increased by 27 per cent. and the number of men employed by electricity boards fell by 14 per cent.